Madras Sambar

Ingredients:

Toovar dal - 200 gms, Onions - 1, Tamarind extract- 2 ̴ 3 tbsp, Vegetables (Red pumpkin, Drumsticks) - 1½ cup, Tablespoon Madras Sambar Masala - 2 tbsp, Tablespoon Turmeric powder - ½ tsp, Asafoetida - ½ tsp

Method:

1.  Take oil in a pan, fry sliced onions till soft. Add 3 cups water, vegetables, asafoetida, Tablespoon Turmeric powder and cook till vegetables are soft. Add tamarind extract, Tablespoon Madras Sambar Masala and salt and cook for 7-10 min.

2.  Add cooked dal and boil it for 5 min. Season it with mustard seeds, red chilli and curry leaves.

3.  Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Serve with hot rice/ idli/ dosa.